19 March 2026

Are you attending the 2026 GEO Symposium and GEO-21 Plenary in Geneva, Switzerland, 26-28 May 2026? We welcome you to join the WDS delegation to help play your part in shaping Earth Intelligence for a resilient future. Please reach out to us at wds-ipo@utk.edu to have your name added to the list. Delegate names are due no later than 27 March.

Registration is now open for the Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC)’s upcoming Supporter Spotlight Panel and Webinar Series: Pre‑Procurement – What You Need to Know Before You Buy. This series is designed to support organizations preparing to procure digital preservation solutions, whether they are starting out or refining an established approach.
 
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DataCite, a WDS associate member since 2014, is hosting DataCite Connect in Singapore on 5 June 2026. This event will be held in the Kwa Geok Choo Law Library and will provide a forum for DataCite Members and the broader community to discuss best practices, identify new opportunities for collaboration, and provide feedback on DataCite’s services. This is an in-person event that will not be recorded. Registration is first come, first serve.

The State of Digital Preservation in Repositories: Policies, Practices, and Gaps webinar, hosted by Controlled LOCKSS [Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe] (CLOCKSS), will feature José Manuel Barrueco (University of Valencia, Spain), co-author of a comprehensive systematic literature review on digital preservation in institutional repositories, and Dr. Alicia Wise (CLOCKSS). During their in-depth conversation, they will unpack what we actually know about preservation policies, strategies, tools, and implementation across global institutional repositories and why so many repositories remain unprepared for long-term stewardship.

Date & Time: 24 March 2026, 15:00 UTC

The Research Data Alliance (RDA), in partnership with Microsoft, is hosting a series of online information sessions titled “Agentic AI Tools in Research.” These sessions are designed to engage and educate attendees on the topic of agentic AI, and each will have two times available.

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NASIG is hosting an upcoming webinar titled “Usage Metrics for AI, OA and More.” In this webinar, attendees will hear from the COUNTER team about how the Code of Practice provides a solid foundation on which new reporting needs can be built. This session will explore how publishers are already delivering OA-optimized reporting, share best practices for capturing usage of syndicated content, and unpack how the COUNTER community is working together to develop practical guidelines for reporting AI usage - and how a zero-click world doesn't necessarily mean zero-usage.

Date & Time: 24 March 2026, 17:00-18:00 UTC

DataCite, an associate member of WDS since 2014, is hosting the first DataCite Open Hours of 2026. In this session, attendees will receive updates from the DataCite team, including new and upcoming feature developments, and will hear from new community members about how they are using DataCite services.

Date & Time: 25 March 2026, 15:00 UTC

The “Do They Really Guide? Guidelines for the Use of LLMs in Scholarly Publishing” workshop will explore present guidelines, identify differences and overlaps among them, and discuss their feasibility and reasonableness. Publishers and authors will share their perspectives on the topic during the first session of the workshop. This workshop will be held in Mannheim, Germany, on 25 March 2026.

The Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T) Archiving 2026 conference will take place 20-23 July 2026 at Harvard University’s David Rubenstein Treehouse in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The conference will showcase the latest research in imaging, digitization, and their related fields; delve into emerging technologies, strategic approaches, and policy frameworks; highlight case studies as benchmarks; and explore diverse platforms and visualization methods to deepen connections with collections. Registration opens 30 March 2026.

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As part of the NOAA Science Seminar Series, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is hosting a webinar titled “Production of an in-situ bottom water temperature product for the northeast U.S. continental shelf using oceanographic data collected by fishing vessels.”

Presenter: Linus Stoltz, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation

Date & Time: 26 March 2026, 16:00 UTC

As part of the Regional Knowledge-Sharing Sessions program, which is an initiative by the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Capacity-Building & Events Committee of the ISC Regional Focal Point for Latin America and the Caribbean, the International Science Council (ISC) is hosting a webinar titled “Bridging the gap: Sandwich PhDs as a strategy against scientific “Brain Drain” in the LAC region.” This session will examine 27 years of institutional capacity building at the Instituto de Medicina Tropical “Alexander von Humboldt” (IMTAvH) in Peru, in collaboration with the Antwerp Institute of Tropical Medicine (Belgium).

Date & Time: 31 March 2026, 14:00 UTC

The Regional Forum on Sustainable Development for the UNECE Region will be held on 21-22 April 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, with the theme “Transforming Together: Innovative and Equitable Action for the SDGs.” This event will include high-level and plenary segments and peer-learning round tables covering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under review.

Registration Deadline: 6 April 2026

DataCite, a WDS associate member since 2014, is hosting an upcoming webinar titled “Configure Your Dataverse Repository to Register DataCite DOIs.” During this webinar, attendees will join staff from the Dataverse Project and DataCite for an information session about Dataverse’s DOI registration functionality, including how to configure Dataverse and optimize your DOI metadata for discoverability.

Date & Time: 15 April 2026, 15:00 UTC

The Dataverse Community Meeting 2026 will be held 13-15 May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The conference theme is “Advancing Data and Dataverse: AI, Interoperability, and Sensitive Data.” This theme highlights key areas of interest for data professionals and researchers: building AI solutions for data to enhance repository workflows, data quality, and AI-ready data; improving interoperability to enable richer linkage and reuse across datasets, domains, and platforms; and expanding support for sensitive and restricted data.

Standard Registration Deadline: 15 April 2026

Last Minute Registration Deadline: 30 April 2026

PIDfest 2026 will be held in person from 27-29 October 2026 in Leiden, Netherlands. The theme this year is “Keeping Knowledge Connected.” Proposals to present at this conference are now being accepted. Presentations can be in a variety of formats: short talks, panels, workshops, “birds of a feather” sessions, interactive presentations, lightning talks, and posters. The PIDfest program will focus on three themes:

Submission Deadline: 22 March 2026

The Bangladesh Academy of Sciences is hosting the 6th Young Scientist Congress (YSC) 2026 from 4-5 April 2026 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Submissions for abstracts for the Free Paper Sessions and Poster Sessions of the Congress are open. The Congress theme is “Young Scientists for Artificial Intelligence.”

Abstract Deadline: 23 March 2026

Registration Deadline: 25 March 2026

The Journal of Electronic Publishing (JEP) has an open call for papers for their special issue titled “The Future of Diamond Open Access: Possibilities, Perils, and Pathways.” This special issue invites abstracts for papers of 6,000-8,000 words. Possible topics include:

Abstract submissions should be addressed to the special issue editors Alyssa Arbuckle and Janneke Adema via jep.editors@gmail.com.

Submission Deadline: 23 March 2026

The CLARIN Annual Conference 2026 will take place in Brighton, United Kingdom, and online from 29 September-1 October 2026. The conference is organized for the wider Humanities and Social Sciences (SSH) community to exchange experiences and best practices in working with the CLARIN infrastructure and to share plans for future developments. Submissions describing CLARIN-related work addressing the following aspects are invited:

Submission Deadline: 6 April 2026

The 13th International Conference on CMC and Social Media Corpora for the Humanities (CMC-Corpora) has an open call for papers. The CMC-Corpora 2026 Conference will be held in Oulu, Finland, 27–28 August 2026. This conference merges language-centered research on computer-mediated communication (CMC) and social media across linguistics, philologies, communication and media studies, foreign language teaching and learning, and the social sciences. Two types of submissions will be accepted: short papers (3-5 pages) and abstracts (max. 300 words).

Submission Deadline: 15 April 2026

A call for papers is open for the International CLaDA-BG Conference 2026, which will be held 25-26 June 2026 in Sofia, Bulgaria. This conference aims to bring together Natural Language Processing (NLP) developers, linguists, digital humanitarians, scholars, and all parties interested in knowledge modeling and linking data for research. The following submission types will be accepted:

Submit full papers or extended abstracts in PDF to the following email: ltadh-ra@bultreebank.org

Submission Deadline: 19 April 2026

The Digital Parliamentary Data in Action (DiPaDA) 2026, being held on 16 September 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia, is accepting submissions to their open call for papers. The aim of this conference is to foster dialogue across disciplines and to strengthen the foundations for future research on the political, cultural, and linguistic heritage preserved in parliamentary records. Full papers and extended abstracts will be accepted and should follow these guidelines:

Submission Deadline: 24 April 2026

The Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) program is taking submissions for an upcoming special issue in the Journal of Hazards, Risk and Resilience (JHRR). This special issue will focus on advancing community-based disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation, with a particular focus on innovative research led by young scientists. Themes and submission guidelines can be found here.

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026

The European Summer University in Digital Humanities (ESU) will be held 6-18 July 2026 Besançon, France, and is currently accepting proposals for workshops. Proposals from digital humanities scholars and practitioners, GLAM professionals, and interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of humanities, social science, and computer science are welcome. Workshop areas include:

The Data Curation Core Competencies study, being conducted by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, focuses on data curation, stewardship, and management. The data obtained will help improve education and training in this area. Participation will entail completing a 15-20-minute-long, anonymous survey. Participant responses will be linked by a unique identifier for any analysis, and no direct identifiers will be collected; however, all findings will be reported in the aggregate, and any indirect identifiers will be removed prior to analysis through de-identification and anonymization.

For questions or concerns about this study, or if you have experienced a research-related problem or injury, contact the lead researcher, Bradley Wade Bishop: wade.bishop@utk.edu

This is the final week to participate in the study.

The Arctic Data Center is conducting their third biennial survey of the Arctic research community to develop a better understanding of the networks, forums, tools, workshops, and training courses that support Arctic research collaboration, as well as the management and use of Arctic data. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Survey Deadline: 25 March 2026

The Community Survey working group of nestor (the German Network of Expertise in Digital Preservation) launched the Community Survey several years ago. This survey provides a structured overview of networks active in the field and is repeated every three years to reflect ongoing developments. The 2026 iteration of the nestor Community Survey is now open.

Survey Deadline: 31 March 2026

InterPore, in collaboration with the International Science Council (ISC) and several ISC Members, has launched the SCI2SDG (Mapping Contributions of ISC Members to the UN Sustainable Development Goals) project. This project aims to map and analyze how science generated, coordinated, and supported by ISC Member organizations contributes to the UN SDGs, identify strengths and gaps across disciplines and regions, and inform future science-policy dialogue during and beyond the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033). The project survey, which will capture organizational priorities, scientific contributions, and future directions, is now open.

Survey Deadline: 31 March 2026

The LOCKSS Program at Stanford University is conducting research to assess digital preservation practices, capacity, and needs at memory institutions worldwide, expanding on a survey conducted in 2019 as part of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)-funded Stepping Stones project. Data from this new survey will help identify the geographic regions and communities with the greatest need for new digital preservation services and networks, highlight potential opportunities to build community-owned preservation infrastructure, and complement other assessment projects related to digital preservation, including the NDSA Staffing Survey and DPC-RAM.

All those who work with born-digital and digitized collection materials in any institutional setting are welcome to participate. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and questions can be previewed here.

The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is currently looking for an author to write a short Guidance Note on the topic of “Disaster Planning for Digital Repositories and Archives.” The DPC's series of Guidance Notes provides brief overviews of specific digital preservation challenges and solutions (typically 2-5 pages in length), combining accessibility with practical information and actionable advice or recommendations.

If interested, email Michael Popham (michael.popham@dpconline.org) and briefly outline your interest and any relevant expertise.

The United States Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for its 2026 DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program. This program will provide five-year awards to early-career researchers at United States academic institutions, DOE National Laboratories, and Office of Science User Facilities, and it aims to support the development of early career scientists’ individual research programs, as well as stimulate research careers in areas supported by the Office of Science. Pre-applications are mandatory.

Eligibility: Researcher must be untenured, tenure-track assistant or associate professor at a U.S. academic institution OR a full-time employee at a DOE National Laboratory or Office of Science User Facility who is within 10 years of having earned a doctorate degree.

Pre-application Deadline: 24 March 2026, 17:00 EDT

Application Deadline: 2 June 2026, 23:59 EDT

The Institute for Applied Linguistics (IAL) at Eurac Research is seeking a Junior Researcher in applied linguistics/corpus linguistics, who will join and support the team of the research project linguaXlab, which has the aim to maximize access and (re)use of the linguistic data and technology produced by, and relating to the Italian province of South Tyrol.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications are awarded to individuals who work at the frontlines of science communication or journalism; have developed creative, original work that addresses issues and advances in science, engineering, or medicine for the general public; and who are in career stages or settings where the recognition could have a significant impact on their future career. Twenty-four prizes will be awarded.

Award Amounts:

Application Deadline: 3 April 2026

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Cleveland State University is hiring a tenure-track position in Mathematics at the rank of Assistant Professor. This role will involve maintaining an active research program, seeking external funding appropriate to field and rank, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in mathematics, mentoring students, and participating in department, college, and university service.

Application Review Begins: 6 April 2026

The application will remain open until the position has been filled.

A Science and Communications Officer position is available within the Climate Research and Information Section, Science and Innovation Division, Science, Services and Capacity Development Department for the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.  Under the direct supervision of the Head of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) Secretariat, the chosen candidate will:

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026

Nature Awards will be awarding two winners and two runners-up for the following awards: Inspiring Women in Science: 1) Science Outreach & 2) Scientific Achievement, which are directed at individual early-career women researchers. The two awards celebrate and support the achievements of women in science and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world.

Award Amounts:

Application Deadline: 8 April 2026

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will be conducting the Connections to Sustain Science in Latin America program to facilitate and develop the scientific community of early-career researchers in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries. NASEM will work with science academy partners, including the InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) and its member academies, in the region to provide connections, accessible science material, and guidance for early and mid-career researchers, helping them to stay current and connected to research frontiers, develop partnerships and networks, build leadership skills, and see viable ways of pursuing their careers in Latin America.

Application Deadline: 15 April 2026

The University of Nottingham is offering a PhD opportunity to develop computational approaches to understanding manuscripts held at the University of Nottingham’s Manuscripts and Special Collections (MSC) facility, which holds over 3.5 million physical documents and artifacts, including substantial collections specifically on horticulture, farming, and gardening in Nottinghamshire and the United Kingdom.

Start date: 1 October 2026

Funding: Annual tax-free stipend to cover living costs based on the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27), Home tuition fee, and £3000 p.a. Research Training Support Grant

Application Deadline: 19 April 2026

The Seeds of Science, Asia program, which is run by the International Science Council’s Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific (ISC-RFP-AP) in collaboration with the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA-Asia), is an opportunity for scientists, researchers, academics, and practitioners in Asia to share their knowledge and insights with members of the scientific community and policy makers in their respective countries. Grants of up to $15,000 each will be awarded to applicants with well-outlined proposals to organize workshops, trainings, focused advocacies, and wider activities promoting science advice at an institutional or national level in their respective countries.

Application Deadline: 27 April 2026

The Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association/Journal de l'Association des bibliothèques de la santé du Canada (JCHLA /JABSC) invites submissions for their annual Student Paper Prize competition. Students currently enrolled in accredited master's programs in library science or in library technician programs are eligible to enter the competition. Past winners and their papers can be found here.

Submission Types:

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026

Questions may be directed to the JCHLA/JABSC Editor at editor@chla-absc.ca

The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) is now accepting applications for an Early-Career Scientist (ECS) to join its Executive Committee. This position will include reaching a broader community of ECS to get involved in SCOR activities and building on the initiatives of prior ECS members, including organizing ECS activities at annual meetings, delivering presentations to ECS audiences, and recommending improved practices to SCOR.

Application Deadline: 8 May 2026

The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is accepting applications for two opportunities to perform experiments, one from the HyperGES Program and another from the DropTES Program.

HyperGES: Run experiments under hypergravity using the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Large Diameter Centrifuge in the Netherlands.

Expression of Interest Form Deadline: 31 March 2026

Application Deadline: 1 June 2026

DropTES: Conduct microgravity experiments at Center of Applied Space Technology and Microgravity (ZARM)’s Bremen Drop Tower or GraviTower in Germany. This project also partners with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Expression of Interest Form Deadline: 31 March 2026

Application Deadline: 30 June 2026

Hillspire, LLC, an integrated family office management company that serves the business and philanthropic activities of Eric and Wendy Schmidt and their family, is hiring a Data Scientist. The Data Scientist will serve as the analytical anchor for projects at the intersection of AI, democracy, and social ecosystems. This role requires deep expertise in statistical methods, machine learning, and computational social science, with a focus on understanding how information flows, how civic discourse shifts, and how data science can strengthen affiliated projects.

Valdosta State University (VSU) is accepting nominations and applications for the inaugural Department Chair of its newly created Data Science Department within the College of Science and Mathematics. This is an administrative fiscal (12-month) faculty position that will carry the rank of Associate or Full Professor, with the possibility of tenure upon appointment. The chair will lead a team of faculty and guide the department’s growth, which currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Data Science with tracks in Business Analytics, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Computational Science & Engineering.

Georgetown University is looking for an Associate Director for the Massive Data Institute in the McCourt School of Public Policy. The Associate Director will work with the Faculty Director on all strategic, operational, administrative, and personnel matters involving the Massive Data Institute (MDI) and will be responsible for:

Application Deadline: 2 July 2026

The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO) is accepting expressions of interest for several positions, offering the opportunity to contribute to the Digital Humanities field. Full role descriptions and application details can be found on their website.

Application Deadline: 1 May 2026

The New York Climate Exchange (“The Exchange”) is looking for a full-time Director of Data Stewardship to lead The Exchange’s Climate Data Stewardship initiative. Applicants should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tasks changing on a regular basis. The position will join a multidisciplinary team of full- and part-time climate data specialists, data architects, software engineers, staff associates, and Research Fellows.

The Alliance for Data Science and AI has launched its new website. This update reflects their recent evolution to the Alliance for Data Science and AI (ADSA). Due to the continued convergence of data science and AI initiatives across higher education, ADSA has expanded its focus to more fully support AI institutes, programs, and campus-wide initiatives alongside data science efforts.

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